How to say young man in Korean

Korean: 청년[ cheong-nyeon ]

young man
young man청년

Meaning

The word "청년" means a young man. It usually talks about an adult man who is still young, often in his late teens, twenties, or thirties. People use it when describing someone in a simple, general way.

Example sentences

  1. 우리 동네에 청년이 새 집을 샀어요.

    A young man bought a new house in our neighborhood.

  2. 학교 앞에서 청년들이 친구들과 이야기를 해요.

    Young men are talking with friends in front of the school.

  3. 버스에서 한 청년이 자리를 양보했어요.

    A young man gave up his seat on the bus.

  4. 공원에서 청년들이 운동을 하고 있어요.

    Young men are exercising in the park.